i just go a letter from my doctor and...?

[Samantha200918]

I had a CT done for abdominal pain after having my galbladder takin out aug.15.. i just got a letter from my doctor today with a referl to have a chest x-ray done because the doctor was able to see thel lower part of my lungs and they noticed that there was decreased tissue i have no idea what this could mean i have looked on the internet and have not been able to find anything.. i really need some help
PS i do have asthma and have been having trouble breathing and my primary is sending me to a GI for the abdominal pain any help would be soo helpful... :)

could this possibly have anything to do with the pain im having in my upper chest or from the surgery

[cnote]

Sounds like your Dr. is just being cautious and just making sure.

If it were something serious, he would have called you and said come in now.

So I wouldn't worry too much about it. =)

[CalGal]

It could be atelectasis  which is a condition in which the lungs or a small portion of the lung - typically at the bottom - are not fully inflated. It is a condition where the alveoli - the little ball-like sacs - are deflated. It is a very common finding in chest x-rays and is often found when other 'studies' are being done. It may be caused by normal exhalation or by several medical conditions. It can be 'acute' and happen as the result of a post-operative 'complication.'

It sounds like you're doc is being cautious, which is a good thing.